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J424 DGO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,141 miles

steering lock not engaging

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering lock not engaging

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,862 miles

engine oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering lock fails to engage

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber split

engine oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering lock fails to engage

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber split

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust mount not fully fitted in mount bracket

steering lock does not engaged

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber split

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust mount not fully fitted in mount bracket

steering lock does not engaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,836 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 64,649 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,478 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,015 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 57,999 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cannot open n/s/r door

front registration plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,353 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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J424 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J424 DGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J424 DGO registered?

J424 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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